Description

Pyrazine-2,6-Dicarboxylic Acid CAS NO 940-07-8 is a high-purity, versatile heterocyclic dicarboxylic acid building block. This compound is valued for its rigid, planar structure and dual carboxylic acid functional groups, making it a critical intermediate in advanced synthesis. It is primarily sought after by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those targeting neurological and metabolic pathways.
• Metal-Organic Framework (MOF) Synthesis: Serves as a versatile organic linker for constructing porous coordination polymers with applications in gas storage, separation, and catalysis.
• Agrochemical Development: Used in creating novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand for Catalysis: Forms chelating complexes with transition metals for use in homogeneous catalysis.
• Specialty Polymer Monomer: Building block for high-performance polyamides, polyimides, and other engineering plastics with enhanced thermal stability.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D in organic and medicinal chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pyrazine-2,6-Dicarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	940-07-8
Molecular Formula	C6H4N2O4
Molecular Weight	168.11 g/mol
Synonyms	2,6-Pyrazinedicarboxylic Acid; Pyrazine-2,6-dioic Acid; 2,6-Dicarboxypyrazine; 2,6-Pyrazinedicarboxylate; 2,6-Pyrazinedicarboxylic acid (9CI); 2,6-Pyrazinedicarboxylic acid (ACD/Name 4.0); 940-07-8 (CAS); UNII-3Q8J7K7B5P
EINECS	213-369-4

Quality Control

Our Pyrazine-2,6-Dicarboxylic Acid is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry, inert conditions to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.